A tribute to fallen HEROES  from the staff and visitors at FreeRepublic.com, FreedomUSA.org and Veterans for Constitutional Restoration (VetsCoR)  During the course of this country's history brave men and women have stepped forward from time to time, answering the country's call to fight against would-be tyrants, dictators and despots,  and to defend the individual freedom that is our birthright.  Many of these brave men and women have paid the ultimate price. It is to these brave men and women of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine that we dedicate this page, and to freedom fighters everywhere and everywhen, in the hope that their sacrifice will not have been in vain.  They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. LEST WE FORGET. With heartfelt thanks to our fallen camrades for their sacrifice. CSM Franklin D. Miller (Ret.) (Full-text Listings of Medal of Honor Citations at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm ) RIP - Submitted by sneakypete *RED CLOUD, MITCHELL, JR (Full-text Listings of Medal of Honor Citations at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm ) Submitted by: Cpl. Shannon Rave, USMC MacGlLLlVARY, CHARLES A. (Full-text Listings of Medal of Honor Citations at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm ) Posted by HalfIrish MEMORY ETERNAL to a hero of mine. And a heartfelt thanks to all who served and gave their lives for our country. *Capt. Lance Sijan, USAF (Full-text Listings of Medal of Honor Citations at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm ) Posted by MadelineZapeezda James Day the Medal of Honor At the White House, January 20, 1998. (Full-text Listings of Medal of Honor Citations at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm ) Our good friend, and mentor. God bless you General and may you rest in Peace. Posted by Teacup *BOBO, JOHN P. (Full-text Listings of Medal of Honor Citations at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm) Semper Fi Posted by conspiratoristo Could I add: Harold Turner, CMH winner, WW1 (Full-text Listings of Medal of Honor Citations at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm) -- Brice Geisert, Bronze Star, Chosin Reservoir -- Bob Geyer, USS Frank Knox, WW2 -- Bill Silverthorne, B-17 Tail Gunner, WW2 -- Chet Devore, Marine Raider,WW2 and a lot of other guys I knew, mostly gone. Posted by Seti 1 Hez F. Ray, USArmy WWI, RIP. David W. Ray, USArmy Chaplain, WWII, RIP. Col. Eldon S. Riley, Ret., USArmy Air Corps, WWII, USAF, Korea, Viet Nam. May we never forget. Posted by lodwick Three men I have been thinking about quite a bit lately that I would like to see added to the list are MOH recipient Roy Benavidez (Full-text Listings of Medal of Honor Citations at http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm), Ex-POW Col Ted Guy, and Carlos Hathcock all who passed on within the past year or so. Posted by SSgt Mike For my father and his friends who left the football lying in the middle of the field that Sunday afternoon in 1941 and headed straight to the recruiting station. My father made it back. For those that didn't: WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. Posted by groanup In memorium: SP5 Daniel "Woody" Mullin, 1967 and, 1LT Sharon Ann Lane, 1969, both in Quang Nam Province, then Republic Of Vietnam. May America hopefully long remember. Posted by onedoug Bumping for my uncle who died a few years ago and was a WWII vetern and for my mothers husband who lies in ICU right now and was at Pearl Harbor on that horrible day. Posted by Yellow Rose of Texas Remembering my cousin Mark, fallen in the line of duty in the battle of Porkchop Hill, Korea, 1953. (Posted by MinuteGal ) Leni One of the best friends a man could ever have: USN Captain Ralph A. Hilson. The last Captain of the last "Long Gun" ship of the USN, The St. Paul. A great patriot, and a good man...my friend. RIP Posted by lodwick This (page)'s got me all choked up...thinking of the sacrifices made by many men and women of all armed services, on many fields of battle, and those who 'made it' and those who didn't. It's up to US to make sure that our beloved country does not slide down the tubes where she seems to be heading. Eagles UP, Jim, Korea Vet. Posted by TailspinJim I give me regards and a solemn tribute to those men and women who have put their lives before this country. Those who never returned, may God be with them. For those who returned, they have stories to tell. My father, whom I never met until I was 21 in 1987, had served in WWII and was based in New Guinea. He is now 87 and remembers vividly his experience in fighting a war he wanted no part of because he had a responsibility in taking care of his mother and his brothers and sisters at age twelve just before the great depression. Many of my friends are veterans of the vietnam war. Some of them are still re-living the war emotionally. I believe that someone once said that wars are not made but instead are planned. The casualities of those who served and believed in this country cannot be forgotten............and then there are those who could care less about where this country is going. A special salute to all the veterans. Posted by goldilucky To my cousin SP4 Walter T. Bahl, KIA 3 December 1968, Phuoc Long, South Vietnam, Rest in Peace Walter, from your grateful, Jarhead cousin, Gregory. In memory of James William Bolt, frozen on the Chosin Reservoir . 1st Marine . The son of a Texas Ranger . my mentor , my dad , my father , and my winner . I love you , dad . Posted by dorben I hope you don't mind my adding a name.  My first "real" First Sergeant, Chief Master Sergeant Charles "Chuck" Salome.  For those who have never had one, I don't know how to describe a First Sergeant.  For those who have...Chuck was the best.  In the time since he was was my First Shirt, I had good ones, and, unfortunately, I had bad ones.  But I never had one the caliber of Chief Salome. Here's a little of his record: Charles was the eldestson of Colonel Richard A. Salome, Sr. And Helen M.Salome of Cape Coral, FL. He attended military dependent schools in Europe and the U.S., graduating high school from Augusta Military Academy in 1964. He enlisted in the Air Force in1965 and was assigned to the prestigious Maroon Berets (Pararescue) at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines.  Serving his country for three tours in Vietnam, he was awarded many honors during his distinguished service career. Among the military decorations are the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross (5 Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Medal (21 Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Force Commendation Medal, Coast Guard Commendation Medal, Navy Outstanding Unit Award, and the Air Force Achievement Medal. He married his wife, Janis in 1979. His career in the Air Force included assignments at: Da Nang Airfield and Bien Hoa Air Base Republic of Vietnam; Kindley AFB, Bermuda; McCoy AFB, Florida; Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Thailand; Plattsburg AFB, Plattsburg, NY; Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Kirtland AFB, NM; and Nellis AFB, NV. I was going to look him up the other day.  It's been several years (too many, in fact) since I last talked with him.  Instead of finding him, though, I found his obituary.  He retired in 1992, and died in an accident on my birthday, September 5, 1998. How do you pay tribute to a man who was larger than life?  I honestly don't know.  I know where he went though, and I know that when I die, I'll meet him sometime on the streets of Heaven.  That's when I'll try to tell him just how much he meant to me, and how much I respected him. First Shirt, we miss you. Bob Hearn We must never forget them!! Marcus Stoddard and Raymond "Buzz" Wright, friends and classmates. Rest In Peace, guys. God bless America. Posted by jobshopper Could I add Joe DiBattista. He was shot and killed by a sniper in a small town inland from Omaha beach. He was my mom's cousin. His buddy sent a note to my mom's uncle, explaining how it happened. My uncle, Larry DiBattista, was a navigator on a B26. My uncle Paul fought in the infantry in the Philippines. My mom lost another cousin on the Princeton. When you are called... you serve. God bless all veterans. Posted by johnny7 Remembering my late brother-in-law, Lieutenant Robert Forwalder, USN, lost at sea 8 years ago. May God Bless Him and all others who have served this country. Posted by cschroe In Memory CW4 Leroy E. Lundquist, U.S.ARMY, 1929 - 1985 -- American, Soldier, Son, Husband and Father Posted by zeaal For the fallen of the USS Cole. Posted by groanup My Heroes: United States Marine Corps: Sgt. John D. Harvey, 21 Cpl. George N. Holmes, 22 SSgt. Dewey L. Johnson, 31 United States Air Force, Maj. Richard F. Bakke, 33 Maj. Harold L. Lewis, 35 TSgt. Joel C. Mayo, 34 Capt. Lyn D. McIntosh, 33 Capt. Charles T. McMillan, 28 Died April 25, 1980, Desert One. Posted by RaceBannon In memory of fallen warriors in my life: SPC 5 Lawrence Johnson -MACV-SOG-Project B-35: Laos-1968 Scout Than Ku -MACV-SOG-Project B-35: Laos-1968 Admiral Jeremy Boorda -Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe: ---Killed in political battles, Washington DC. Plus so many others, that I respect and honor each day, in my life, you made me the warrior I am today---"That which does not kill me, makes me stronger." Stmoritz I would like to add a tribute to the first of my ancestors to die for this country. While I don't have his name on hand, he was a volunteer at the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780, and was a part of the force of longrifle backwoodsmen who challenged and defeated a much better trained and equipped British force, and turned the tide of the war in the South. He didn't survive the battle to see the results, but I'm certainly proud of his sacrifice. Posted by Cleburne Particular honors to my personal hero Leonard Martindale, who as a PFC was in temporary quarters in Hawii on Dec.7, 1941 before rotating back from the Phillipines to the states for discharge. Instead, 3 1/2 years later, Gunnery Sgt. Martindale returned with severe illness he got during his campaigns in Guadalcanal, and other susequent battles in the south pacific. He died in March, 1946, almost before I had a chance to know him well. Uncle Leonard, we loved you. Posted by JohnnLee I have a few thanks to make: Sgt. Therodore Dryer, he taught me about respect...by ordering me to dig a 6x6 hole in the ground in 100+degree heat..for being disrespectful. I thought he was an OLD MAN, he was 35 when he hit the mine. Thank you Sgt., your lesson probably kept me out of jail. Sgt. Gaddis...you were my inspiration, in you I saw what heroism looked like...Gadis was killed by a command detonated mine. Sp/4 Carstairs, thanks for taking my place on patrol after I was wounded...that mine you hit was meant for me. To Sp/4 Halley, one of the nicest people I ever met...Shot in the groin, died before they could land the gunship. Blain Shepherd, one heroic sob, my crew chief and good friend...coolist man underfire I ever met, took a bunch with him before they finally got him. Not a single one of these men, of many I knew that were killed, won any awards for valor. "Others" (officers) wore the medals earned by their personal courage. They were heroic EVERY DAY, it wasn't an event...it was a habit. America's best, the lost genetics of America's honor. Why does war take the nations best, and leave the least to reproduce ? Have we down-bred America to what we have today ? How many veterans do you see running the country ? The degenerate filth that refused service when our country called...is now running the country.The sons and daughters from the "heartland" of America will always answer the call, while the kids of politicans stay safe in comfort. The Chelsea's of this country will bask in the light provided by the lost lives of others. The blood of the "heartland" demanded by the unworthy, to protect the ungrateful. Posted by Thorn11cav First Pvt. Alonzo Kelly from Kingston, Peoria County, Illinois who served as a paid substitute for my great grandfather in the Civil War, died of disease in Baton Rouge Louisiana on January 30, 1865 and is buried in Baton Rouge National Cemetery. My father and uncle who served during WWII, his brother who died just after enlisting in WWI of the influenza epidemic. My several ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War: Andrew Allison, William Hamilton, Samuel Greene, Joseph Farwell. My schoolmate Norbert Simmons whose name is on the Vietnam Wall. All those unknown and unremembered who gave their lives for their cause. . May they all rest in peace. Posted by Aliska My father CDR. R.K.Asman USN. Ret died april 12,2001. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on May 15, 2001 My father was a hero. Two tours of duty in Viet Nam, Two bronze stars with combat V. He served his country faithfully for 32 years. I miss him very much, Rest IN PEACE DAD. Your son Bob In memory of PFC Silas C. Wright, Eureka, CA (Vietnam). God bless them all. Posted by tinacart BUMP for my Vietnam Vet Dad. Thanks Dad and all vets!! Posted by lawgirl Would like to add name of friend and a good Marine. Raymond Musick,KIA.RVN 1968 Quang Nam prov. also a Viet Vet bump Posted by 4wurdobsrver I read an Army article about this 2nd generation Japanese- American who fought in the Korean War and won the Congressional Medal Of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty. His legacy should never go unheard of or forgotten. I have no idea if he is still living after 27 Months in a prison camp in North Korea. Thank you. CPL. HISOSHI H. MIYAMURA, U.S. ARMY. KOREAN WAR Norman Grimsby Capt Fernando Ribas, USAF 48th TFW RAF Lakenheath, UK -- KIA 1984, Libya. This fine Fighter Pilot was one of my many Instuctors in the F-111F who died in the raid. Fly Free Fernando, you are missed! Pad 34, (callsign Dirt, 48th TFW) In memory of the father-in-law I never knew, George William Fox, surgeon, killed at his medical station aboard the carrier Franklin off the coast of Japan, March 19, 1945. The Franklin survived a horrendous attack and made it home under her own power, but suffered more casualties than any other ship that didn't sink. Dr. Fox was awarded a silver star posthumously. Posted by T'wit A tribute to Lt. Quanah P. Fields, U.S. Army Air Corps. Class of 41-F, 1941 at Randolph Field, Texas --- "The West Point of the Air." A friend of my dad and others, a Cherokee Indian, an Oklahoman, an American. Until a few years ago, my father had never known Quanah's fate, though Pop had heard that Quanah had been shipped to the Pacific. Sure enough, Lt. Fields was sent far to the Southwest Pacific in time to be there at the beginning of hostilities. He flew in a group with a mix of out-dated aircraft, ranging from bi-wing types and Brewster Buffaloes, on up to a few P-40's; and pilots from Great Britain, the Netherlands, Australia, etc. In the Winter of 1942, 2nd Lt. Quanah P. Fields was shot down by Japanese aircraft, in the theatre of operations to the north and west of Australia. The same area where the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Langley, was sunk by the Japanese. Four other members of the Class of 41-F, were pilots or co-pilots of the B-25 Mitchell bombers used on the famous Doolittle Raid against Tokyo, 1942. Many of the men of the Class of 41-F, did not live out the first year or so of the Second World War. They had little going for them in the way of needed equipment ... except for ordinary courage, "American ingenuity and 'know-how,'" personal intitiative, and a fierce warrior nature when pressed. It's in our blood. Posted by First_Salute S.SGT. Richard G. Elrick 31189483, 66th Inf Battalion, 12th Armored Division. KIA battle of Herrlisheim. buried in Epinal American Cemetery, France Posted by tiger-one In a distant war more than two centuries ago, these men, all Oneida or Mohican, gave everything they had on behalf of the American cause. We do not find them in later records and they are presumed lost: Jordan Adam, Jordan Casper, Jordan Casper L., Jordan Gasper, Jordan George, Jordan John, Jordan John Peter, Jordan Nicholas, Jorden John P., Jorden Peter Still, among their companions, the Dutch, the Germans, the English, the Scots, the French, the Irish, and the Bretons there in Cherry Valley and the Old Yellow Church, we find in the next generation that their names were carried on, and in my own line, they still are. Posted by muawiyah I would like to add one more name: David C. Collinsworth, Pvt, US Army, Easy Co., 2nd Bn, 15th Inf. Regt., 3rd Inf. Div.; wounded at Colmar Woods in January, 1945; died July 31, 1995 and was buried with German shrapnel and MG bullets still in his legs. PS -- Thanks for the reminder of what liberty costs. Posted by ThirtyOught Sgt. Cleveland Evans, USMC, MIA 1 Corps 13mar68 I think about you every day. God Bless You!! Semper Fi Posted by conspiratoristo In honor of My two uncles who fought during WW II For My Uncle Charlie (US Army) who landed at Normandy. Who's heart got screwed up because of malaria. He's had heart problems for years. Rest in peace Uncle Charlie. For My Uncle Tony (US Navy) who fought the Japanese at Midway and everywhere else. Rest in peace Uncle Tony. Posted by Mikey My Dad was Army Air Corps WWII. Radio operator and middle gunner on a B17. Dad I miss you so much! Mom tested ammunition at Sunflower Munitions. Mom I miss you so much! Posted by Sunshine Sister To my Father, who fought in the Warsaw Uprising, Aug. 1,1944 - Oct. 2, 1944, and spent the last year of the war in a German POW camp. Thanks for teaching me how important it is to be Free. Posted by SAMWolf May I add: Clarence Templeton -- 1948-1969 -- Killed in VietNam in March of 1969. A wonderful, fun loving kid that my husband, brother and I went to school with. We remember him often. Also, thanks to my husband's uncle Charles Branum for his service in WWII. He was a POW and survived the Bataan Death March. He is still living, but hanging on by a thread. His years of torture as a POW have had a permanent effect on his health his entire life. He has suffered mightly and bravely all these years. I would also like to thank all veterans for their service to our country, including my husband, son, brother and brother-in-law. Posted by jamaly May I add my best friend: James W. Bruhn. Killed in Vietnam in November 1966. Was there 4 months. He was a Warrant Officer flying helicopters. He was killed while trying to get the wounded soldiers out of the heavy firefight area. Posted by Sen Jack S. Fogbound My uncle Danny, killed in action, Korea, 1951. Posted by vikingchick To all my brothers that I went with and the many that never died so quickly. Beirut unsigned email Fallen Marine brought home to New Mexico Twenty-five years after Lance Cpl. Andres Garcia's helicopter was shot down as it approached a Cambodian island, his remains were brought home Wednesday by his younger sister. "Andy's home. He's home, guys," Sara Neff said as she embraced her tearful brothers and sisters in an outdoor airport cargo area in El Paso, Texas. "We've been in denial for 25 years," said Neff, 39, who accompanied her brother's coffin from an Army laboratory in Hawaii to El Paso, which has the closest major airport to their hometown of Carlsbad, N.M. "It's good to be able to move on." Three brothers and two sisters awaited Neff, who arrived wearing her dark blue Navy uniform. She joined the military at age 20 in honor of Garcia, who was a 20-year-old Marine when he was killed. The siblings, several nieces and nephews, friends and veterans lined up on both sides of a Chevrolet Suburban and watched as the wooden coffin was loaded into the back. Garcia was killed while taking part in an operation in May 1975 that forced the Khmer Rouge to surrender the Mayaguez, a U.S. commercial vessel they had seized, and its crew..Posted by real saxophonist I would like to memorialize, here, my son who was killed in an automobile accident on May 1, 1965, while serving in the Air Force at Stewart AFB, NY. In addition a few of my comrades who were killed in Normandy, France, in June, 1944. God bless them all. Posted by poppytpee If I may add my Dad and great grandaddy to the list. My Dad, E.M. Burrows b.1923 d.1999 Seaman Second Class United States Navy U.S. 7th Fleet USS L.S.T. 568 Served 1943-1946 WWII Veteran, South Pacific. He was at the Gulf of Leyte, Luzon, Okinawa and he was part of the first wave at Iwo Jima. He witnessed the raising of the American Flag at Iwo. Moreover, he was back in the Philippines when General Douglas MacArther returned to give his speech, returning the Island back to the people of the Philippines. My great granddaddy William Henry Harrison Curry, Private, Co. B, 34th Battalion Virginia Cavalry (1 Battalion Va. Mtd. Rifles) (Confederate.) He was a POW from Sept. 23, 1863-Feb.7, 1865. May we alway remember our American POW/MIA's Posted by CELTICGAEL (Celt) In memory of all those who gave their all while serving with the 2d Sqd, 17th Cav., 101st Airborne Division, Vietnam. CW2 (Ret) Mack McWhorter. For my Uncle: Walter Peter Luebker, U.S. Army Sgt, Battery "A" 116 FA BN World War II , Battle of New Guinea, Philippines, Guadacanal, he was one tough man with a heart of Gold. Cancer took his life in 1964. My Brother -in- law: Ramon S. MISCHEAUX SPC3, U.S.ARMY KIA HAMBURGER HILL, VIETNAM , APRIL 19, 1969 his named is carved into the WALL 28W Norman Grimsby For Fred Covey, US Army, March 9th 1945 while crossing a still German river. And for Eddie Fisher, US Army, Viet Nam, riding a Huey just about the time I got my orders South. Maybe for all of us. Posted by norton I'd like to mention my dad, don't know his particulars, but as he once told my mom, he crawled on his belly at Omaha Beach and that is all he would say. RIP Dad. Posted by Samizdat John W. Held, Lt Col, USAF, Vietnam/MIA, Final Disposition: still unknown. Posted by WhiteKnight Might I add Sharon A Lane and Daniel "Woody" Mullen, both USARV, 1969. Thanks to them forever, too. Posted by onedoug My wife's uncle, Sgt. Roy Robertson USMC, who was gunned down by the Red Chinese when they infiltrated a truck caravan of wounded as they left Chosin. He was 19 years old (he had lied about his age to get into the Marines). His remains were never recovered. Posted by AppyPappy John Kirkpatrick, chairmaker, age 51 yrs, 45th Pennyslvania Volunteers, KIA Antietam Creek, September 17th, 1862 Posted by skeeter For my father: James E. Hunter, 79th Infantry Division, regular Army - 1943-1946, Battle of the Bulge, and other campaigns in Germany and France. Rest in Peace, DAD. Rodger Hunter (E-6, U.S. Navy, 1975-1986) In memory of my brother, WO Thomas Forsythe, killed in action at Quang Tri, South VietNam, 12/21/69. Tommy was a helicopter pilot who had began his tour of duty 08/02/69 and was shot down 12/21/69. Thirteen soldiers were killed in that Huey. They all are HEROES. As are all others who served and gave their lives. add my name - R. W. Forsythe (US Army 1954-1956) Remembering Marine Pfc. Stephen A. Guardino KIA 1/20/1968 Con Thien, Viet Nam. An only child who felt the need to serve his country. He didn't have to go but he did. God bless his parents. David M. Zummo In memory of my brother, who died in Nam - he was there less than six months. If you post his name I would be honored. - PFC Wayne E. Risner 501st Bravo Co., 101st Infantry died on 3/26/68 TET Offensive. Thank you, SFC Robert H. Risner (US Army Reserve (16 years Active)) For the shipmates, the crews of the U.S.S. Thresher [SSN 593]: LOST IN THE DEEP and the U.S.S. Scorpion [SSN 589]: GOD KEEP THEM A tribute to those who sacrificed so that we may be free. 82 OF WHICH WERE CLASSMATES AND PERSONAL FRIENDS. A special tribute to Tom Johnson my room mate and John Sage Reagan, a brother in arms. Posted by porgygirl I'd like to thank the six men from my old outfit who fell in 'Nam when they were activated there two years after I was discharged. Thanks, guys. You did my job for me. I'll never forget you. Posted by nightdriver In memory of: James Donald Feucht, USMC Born: 10/7/47 Died:5/7/68 Friendly Fire From Kirk A Hayes To my first cousin Joseph (Joe) Martin, shot down and killed, before I was born, flying his plane over Germany in 1942! And to my older brother James C. Martin, Navy Flight Controller stationed on Guam 1954-1956, peacetime. To my older brother Daniel M. Martin, Army, served in Berlin in 1956-1959. To Charles Christman, my best friend's husband, from Fresno, CA, served in Vietnam. Through the Grace of God, saved, not fallen, but memorable men all. Posted by AKA Elena Ronald Smith -- a big guy -- always a smile on face -- Somewhere in Vietnam. George Friedman --- Was part of the Normandy invasion and through some slip ups went straight on through into Germany. Helped liberate Belsen (at age 19). Never recovered completely from what he saw there. Died 1995. Posted by Joe Montana To my brother, Jesse J.Kestner, who joined the Navy at the age of seventeen in 1942 and served for the duration of W.W.2 then reinlisted in Aug. of 1949, was killed Dec. 23, 1949 in a town in Korea that I cannot even pronounce. The battle for freedom is not over, dear brother, your little sister, age 69 now, will carry on. Lorraine Kestner Rath CW4 Edward P. Ludwig, warrior and father. unsigned email I'm immigrant from Ukraine, but my grandfather was veteran US Army, he was soldier 1918-1919 or 1920. My grandfather - John BILAWSKY - GLORY HERO. My name Vasyl Lopukh. To the officers and men of the First Infantry Division living and dead, I say thank you for allowing me to serve with you and be part of the team. Always Ready. Ready Now. Viet Nam. 1965-66 Camp Bearcat, 2nd Brigade Posted by alfie In memory of: Norbert Frank, 77th Infantry Division, Italy 44-45 Dick Green, West Point '70, KIA RVN 1972 Randy Carlson, West Point '70, KIA Lebanon 1976 Chip Houghtaling, US Navy Seal, KIA RVN 1969 Pete Connor, West Point '68, KIA RVN 1969 Frank A. Bratcher, USN Riverines RVN 69-70, RIP 1994 Duty - Honor - Country from Bob Frank, West Point '70 I salute 1Lt Karl Wendell Richter, USAF, KIA 28 July, 1967. Karl was in the sixth class of cadets at the Air Force Academy, a member of the Class of 1964. He flew Thuds for the 388th TFW from Korat Air Base, Thailand. Karl finished his 100 missions then volunteered for another 100 missions in Thuds. Asked why, he said he was single and that maybe someone with a family would be spared the separation. Also, he said that he liked the flying a lot! Karl was killed on his 199th mission, shot down over the North. Rumors persist that communist sympathizers in the State Department routinely passed mission details to the NVA before each mission, resulting in losses of over 400 Thuds (Republic F-105 Thunderchief) to well informed ground fire. Karl was one of many victims. God Bless You, Lt. Richter! Thank you, Sir, for your sacrifice. Posted by Check6 To honor my Great Uncle, Pvt. Robert W. Callow, 20th Bn Engineers, U.S. Army - Gassed at St. Miheil in 1918, died in 1924 as a result of it. Posted by Colt.45 In memory of Ernest Hix Freeman, T/SG, 7th US Army Air Force, WW2. Sacred to the memory of CPO Wayne Thomas Bankhead, USS Champion, WW2. Sacred to the Memory of PFC CLOYDE C. PINSON, JR, USMC who made the Supreme Sacrifice for Liberty in RVN 12APR1967. Posted by stand watie Major Joseph Eggleston. Served with Lighthorse Harry Lee in the Southern District. American Revolutionary War. Congressman 4th and 5th Congress of the United States. And to Joe Dawson - Normandy. Posted by lqcincinnatus In memory of my uncle, Lt. Irwin Lee, USN, a Seabee, an engineer, killed July 2, 1943, during the amphibious landing at Rendova in the Solomon Islands; and my other uncle, Lt. Col. Karl Nash, 42nd (Rainbow) Division, artillery, WWI, and 7th Army, with Patton in N. Africa and Sicily, and later in the CID in Italy and France. Died of cancer, 1966. Steve Alloy I would like to add: SSGT Chester C. Olson USAAC-WWII B-24 + B-29 Instructor (munitions) 1921 - 1996 (My Father) and Lt. Wallace Gist USMC-WWII Medic - Pacific Campaign 1919 - 1998 (My Uncle) Posted by Mr_Magoo In Memory of my uncle Charley Strong, USN KIA WWII RIP Posted by JimmyT Thank you so much for the memorial! Here is my humble contribution honoring the fighting men of this great country. "HELLZAPOPPIN" B-24D of the 90th BOMB GROUP . The Crew of Captain Roy Olsen. They were lost on a mission over Makasser when they were rammed by a Japanese Float plane 23 June 1943. There were no survivors. Captain Olsen is the second from the left in the rear row. William Simon second from the right in the front row. Sgt John Graham, RAAF middle of the front row. Thanks to Ray W. Smeltzer. If anyone has additional information concerning this ship or the men pictured, PLEASE contact me at dejen@ida.net or jacdaw@ida.net. Thank you. Posted by jacdaw For my Uncle: Harold C. Banks, 1913-1991. Lt. Col, USAF Weather Service, served 1939-1957, N. Africa, Italy, European Theater. - Charles D. Fraser, U.S. Army Signal Corp, 1st Inf. Div. Signal Corp. 1957-1959. In memory of: Ricky Lynn James was a boy I went all through school with. He was PFC Army, born 2-19-50 and died 3-3-71, his name can be found on panel W, line 19. Ricky had just gotten married. And: Larry Roy Henshaw was Sgt Army born 3-22-50 and died 5-1-70, his name can be found on panel 11 line 79. Larry was in a band called The Apaches. And my uncle Richard C. Thoos still missing in action from WWII shot down over France in 1943. None of the men were seen parachuting to safety, none were found alive. Missing, presumed dead. From Barb (BuffyT) To the memory of a good friend lost in VietNam,Terry Wender- Panel 25W - line 113 - From CraigD To the memory of friends lost in VietNam: Terry Neumeier, Richard Sharp and Richard Cesar from B.D. Okeson, Sr. I wish to add my uncle's name Larry T. Brent Spc 4 25th Infantry Division 6Bn 77th artillery. He died at Cu Chi 16 January,1968. I am interested in meeting or hearing from anyone who served with him from may 1967 to 16 January ,1968 please write me at 717 Belmont Rd, Gettysburg Pa.17325, sincerely Randy Brent Sr. In memory of my Uncle - LT. L.R. Brewster - 348th NFS, AAB, Orlando, Fl. who died in 1943. Len Brewster (SSGT USAF) 1968-1972 - DaNang Airfield 1970-1971 In Memory of George Bush of the 152nd Infantry 38th Division Luzon, Philippines. Killed while trying to help 7 other men dig in for the night after he was finished with his own. Died February 4, 1945 - Unsigned email Leon R. Culpepper, LCDR, USN. Commander, LCT 457, Operation Overlord, 6 June 1944. 1922-1986. My Dad. David Culpepper To those to whom duty, honor, country meant something ... God Bless. Chuck Donabedian 101st Abn. 1965-66 My Father-in-Law, who I loved dearly, was sunk at sea twice in the Pacific theater during WWII. I asked him once what he thought about what he did. He looked at me for what seemed like minutes and then quietly said, "Just doing what was right. Me and a lot of guys. Just doing what was right." Posted by illstillbe Just wanted to add the name of one of my comrades while I served as an Air Force instructor at Ft.Belvoir between '62 and '66. Fellow instructor, SP5 Andy Shimp of Skokie, IL was one of the nicest guys I had ever met and we all missed him when he was posted to some place called "Vietnam." With just weeks left in his tour, his helicopter crashed and Andy's name made its way to that terrible and wonderful Wall in DC. I've tried to visit and see your name in person, Andy -- but simply cannot bring myself to do so. And here's to all the kids I trained and whose names I don't remember who didn't come home from that Indochinese "killing field." Your sacrifices ARE NOT forgotten and some of us have tried mightily to "earn this." Posted by Dick Bachert I remember you Tim Springer, killed in action in the Repubic of South Viet Nam June 1970...the nicest guy I ever known. He was so proud of his dad who survived the fighting of WWII and wanted to make his father proud of him. Posted by bjs1779 In momory of Charley Leslie Bennight, killed in action on Luzon Island, Manilla, March 8, 1945. and Jimmy (James) Mills missing in action in Vietnam. We will not forget. Posted by worldviewer tom I'd like to add my father's best friend to your list. Pfc. Neil Cook, 94th Infantry Div., killed at Orscholz, Germany January 20th, 1945. My oldest brother is named after Neil. My brother, mother and I visited his grave at the Ardennes Cemetery, where many of the soldiers who were killed at the Battle of the Bulge are buried, a few years ago. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life, and I just regret that my father was not able to make the trip with us. Posted by Memphis Belle My father-in-law was a navigator in a B-24. Was shot down over Germany early in 1944. He spent remainder of war in POW camp. Then he came home, rolled up his sleeves and went back to work. My brother wanted to enlist in the Navy, but my Mom wouldn't sign for him (he was only 17). Immediately after his 18th birthday in June of 1944, he was drafted into the infantry, and spent the rest of war in a foxhole. Wounded by shrapnel a couple of times, but thankfully, nothing serious. Then he came home, rolled up his sleeves and went back to work. Neither of these men ever talked much about their experience. My father-in-law is an old, sick man now, and my dear brother passed away in 1997. Let us never forget! Posted by Inspectorette My hero was torpedoed in the Atlantic when he was 14 years old during WWII. He was a Merchant Marine. A big, Swede-looking fellow. He lied about his age. When they fished him out of the drink, they found him out and sent him home. Again he lied and joined the United States Marines. He fought on Kwajalein. He was a cowboy, and a scholar - and an author too. Yes, he could ride and rope, shoot a pistol, geld a horse, quote Lucretius, cipher with anybody, and always had time for a lonely boy. He taught me about patriotism and honor. And some other things that I was just stubbornly slow to learn about. He came on hard times and other things later in life, when time, but not memory, had separated us. He has left this world, but his deeds and beliefs live on through me and through those I love. It grieves me because I cannot mention his name. He was not my father. But, oh, how I wish he had been. I salute all that have given their blood, labor, even boredom, so that I can breathe free air. Posted by wordpecker Please remember the Nickel drivers of the 388 Tactical Air Command Korat Thailand who never came back. Posted by sr71 A heartfelt thanks to all of our GI's, past, present, and future. And a special thanks to my uncle Bud Spencer, who was a POW during WWII and never, ever spoke of his experience. Posted by Mare May I add some names to this tribute? My father, Paul, who was injured by gas in WW1, My step-father, Stan, who was in the Battle of the Bulge in WWII, My brother, Bill, who served on a minesweeper in the Korean War, and lastly, my mother who was injured by a bursting shell as she worked for the war effort here at home. God bless all our heroes. Posted by Exit148 To honor my father, wounded but spared on Guam (Marines - 1943). Thank you for everything, Dad. What you fought for, we will not give away. God willing. Posted by d14truth Please add the following men to your list of brave men that believed so strongly in the protection of America that they gave their futures as well as their lives in this pursuit. Leslie G. Ling (US Army Air Corps 15th Air Force, 817 Squadron 483rd Bomber Group H, Navigator William I. Jeffs Crew WWII, Vietnam, Korea and Strategic Air Command 1942-retirement 1971, died 1988. Richard C. Craig (US Army Air Corps 15th Air Force, 817 Squadron 483rd Bomber Group H, Co-Pilot Con L. Robinson Crew WWII killed during the Ruhland, Germany mission of 22 March, 1945. Words can never fully express our love and respect for these men. They set the standards that we all strive to keep. Thank you, Kathy Ling, Daughter of Leslie Ling and neice of Richard Craig First American woman killed in service in WWI - Marion G. Crandell - unsigned email I would like to add a memorial to my father James W. Bruhn KIA 15 Nov 66. He was a pilot with the 162nd AHC. Also if possible I would like to get in contact with Senator Jack S. Fogbound who also left a memorial to my father, or anybody that might remember my father. My e-mail is drdnmrs@aol.com. Signed David Traynor. I am adding my grandfathers name to your memorial, SSG Amador J. Sanchez, WWII vet, purple heart recipient. He fought in the battle of New Guinea Sou Phillippines, PLEASE, if anyone knows anything about anyone who fought this battle ( he was in Company B 162nd Infantry US ARMY) please email me- Bobbie Jo Rivera (bobbiejorivera@hotmail.com) Honoring an Uncle I never met. Billy Wayne Snell was drafted into the Army on March 2nd 1942 when he was just 18 years old. He was killed in action at Marino, Italy on June 4, 1944. God bless him and all who served their country! Steve Ellis, Billy's nephew. Dominic John Chiarello KIA Nov. 23, 1944 Lohr's France, A Co. 101 Infantry, 26 Division (Yankee). I will always remember you even through I was only 1 1/2 years old. Your son Anthony (Timmy) Dominic John Chiarello, Robbinsville, NJ Remembering the father I never really knew: PFC Morris L. Thomas, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division, WIA/MIA/KIA on 6 October 1944 at Opheusden, The Netherlands. "Thanks, Dad! My tears are bittersweet; grateful and sorrowful." Brenda Pvt W.W. Brannon was my oldest brother and was killed in Italy on Jan.14,1944 in the Monte-Majo/Cassino area. He was a member of The First Special Service Force, nick-named "The Devils Brigade" and Black Devils Brigade. The movie, The Devils Brigade, was of this outfit. And I would like to add another brother's name to your list. Cpl Thomas D. Brannon was called to duty at the beginning of the Korean War.He was in the 25th Infantry Division, where he was captured and spent over 27 months in a P.O.W.camp in China. He never got over the atrocities he was forced to endure and died at the very young age of 52. Thanks for a very good website, where the families of all the unknown heroes can praise their loved ones. Jackson Brannon I am very proud to see a site that remembers those who answered the call and were willing to give the ultimate sacrifice for this country. To those already listed, I respectfully submit the following: Franks, Benny Jack; US Army Air Corps, WWII; B-24 tail gun hydrolics technician North Pacific Theater Franks, Robert Benjamin, US Army, WWI; infantry field cook European Theater Davis, Robert Earl, US Navy, WWII; aircraft electronics technician South Pacific Theater Lockhart, Lonnie Lee, US Army, WWII; infantry European Theater As for myself, I was US Army Intelligence during peacetime, I was fortunate to be serving during a time of 'Preparing for war to preserve the peace'. Robert Benjamin Franks, II My uncle, Roger Conner was a driver for the M-48 tank and the M113 APC, serving under the BIG RED ONE 1st squad/4th Cav (1/4 Cav a.k.a. "Quarterhorse") in South Vietnam from Tuesday, December 14, 1965 to Wednesday, June 8, 1966. I would like to list his name. Thanks and Best Regards, Steve Conner I would like to memorialize my only son Mssr Stephen J Killian, Jr USN who died under questionable circumstances while serving in VFA83 Nas Oceana, Va. on May 30, 1999. Miss and Love you always My Son, Sonya Killian (Mother) Major Steve Long , 39 years old, Died at the Pentagon Sept 11, he was right where the plane hit and survived and stayed behind to help, he survived for a half an hour and died of carbon monoxide poisoioning and went down with the wall it was six long days before we knew his fate . For the first time in his career I felt safe with him in D.C. He was not even suppose to be there . I would like to post a memorial to him on your site. Thank You - Nancy, His sister My Grandfather, Charles F. Lieder, U.S. Navy Diver in WWII 1942-1945. UDT missions in the South Pacific and cleared mines in the channel for D-Day. Died December 2001. Taught me that freedom isn't free. God bless you grandpa. Aaron Card, USMC 1988-1993/US Army 1994-2000. Staff Sargent Stacey W. Thompson, of Texas, died during the invasion of Normandy. Paratrooper 501st Infantry. - Nicholos Terrazas - hit by a sniper in Nam. 1967. - Cindy Thompson Terry P. SLOAN, HM1, KIA, DaNang 1966; also another close friend I served with believed to have been the first Navy Hospital Corpsman killed in action at the time the 3rd Marine Dicision first landed at Three landing sites. Chucj was killed at Chu Lai on 6-15-65 and I'd like to hear from anyone with knowledge of how they died to finish my book which is a tribute to the Navy/Marine Corps Corpsmen. Thanks Les Easley, HM1/Ret-Medically (100%VA Permanent Disability) Please add the name Ralph Coleman to your list. He died in the Pacific on a ship which was torpedoed by the Japanese 1942, soon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. We were to be married in December, but he never made it home.I will always love him. Gladys Wells Please add to your list my father PVT. GROVER V. HERRELL 7th Regiment 1st Calvary KIA July 1945 in the Luzon. May God bless them all that answered the call. They were and are our greatest heros. Larry W. Herrell Ashley Cecil Neil Thompson 12th AD 17th AIB Co. A KIA Jan. 1945 France - Kathleen, Ashley's Grand-daughter Please add Greg Curtis who died while collecting name tags from fallen comrades and was to complete his tour and return to his family in one week!! 1969 WO1 Stover (nickname "Smokie") Medivac Pilot, 1968 Pleiku, Vietnam Col. Thomas Clark, Pilot USARNG, Alaska, 1992 Brig. Gen. Thomas Carrol, Asst. AG. Alaska 1992 WO3 Johnny Pospicle, Pilot USARNG, Alaska 1992 Command Sargeant Major Archie Cockland, Alaska 1992 Lt. Col. Willie Woods, USARNG, Alaska 1992 Also if you can, without adding his last name, please add Phil. Phil's body returned (alive) but the Phil we grew up with didn't. He has never been the same, still suffers terribly, and his life has never been the same. Thanks! And God Bless!! Vets_Husband_and_Wife Art and Mary Ann (Art served in country, and I served Conus during Nam) Remembering my son, Justin Adam Leach, now serving in the USAF as a firefighter At Like AFB, AZ. I love you son. C.D. Leach My Uncle Kenneth Davis from Illinois was Killed on the USS Colorado on Jan. 9 1945 two months before his 19th birthday.His death occurred at the battle of Lingayen Gulf, the Phillipines. His 6 older sisters were all like Mother's to him and they mourned his death throughout their lives. Several of them had son's serve a few years later without complaint. They were true Patriots! Unsigned email In remembrance of Captain Fernley Damstron. O-685975. 49th Fighter Group. USAAC. Fighter Ace. 8 victories with 84 hours pursuit flying time. b. 1923. D. KIFA. Luzon. 4/11/45. A brave young Texan passed so long ago but not forgotten. Unsigned email. In Memery of my son, 22 yr old Spec Mathew G. Boule' -Bco 2/3 Avn Regt-from Dracut Mass US ARMY Crew Chief aboard the UH-60 Blackhawk that crashed on April 2, 2003 in Iraq...I love you and miss you so much my precious son. Love you always & forever MA My HEROES: Terrence K. Stenson - US Army - Spec4 -Served in North Korea - Born 2-14-45 died 2-1-88 (my brother) - Gregory Allen Stempinski - Air Force ( my brother) - David Schob - Navy (my nephew) And my best friend who died in VietNam so young: JAMES MICHAEL CIUPINSKI - Army -Rank: SGT -1st Infantry Div - born August 6, 1949 Date of Casualty: Friday, November 1, 1968 Age at time of loss: 19 Casualty type: (A1) Hostile, died - Reason: Gun, small arms fire (Ground casualty) - Country: South VietNam - Province: Tay Ninh (Jimmy had just signed up for his 2nd tour that March) Thank you! Monica Burke To my friends that died in Vietnam, Alfredo Ochoa, Peter Kristof and Charles Poe, KIA 1969. In memory of my friend, Rocco Laurie who returned from Vietnam, only to be killed in the streets of New York while serving as police officer, along with another policeman Vietnam veteran Foster, both served in Vietnam in the USMC. Fallen heros, but never forgotten as long as I live.. Always faithful to the end. Rest in peace my friends............Antonio Gonzales USMC, Echo Co, 2nd Bn, 3rd Marines, Vietnam, 01/69-09/69 In Memory of my uncle Major Dale A. Johnson who is POW/MIA changed by government to KIA - body not recovered. F105D pilot shot down in North Vietnam on October 27, l966 in the Vietnam War. Cindy Buck My great grandfather, Walter Thomas Lowe, was wounded and a POW of World War 1. He died in a German hospital on October 28th, 1918. My great grandmother was pregnant with my grandmother when she learned of his capture and death. My grandmother was born on January 17th, 1919. She was the only child of this marriage. She was named for her father which caused much confusion in her life, but she was very proud of having his name. Her name is Walter Loraine Lowe Lowery. Sadly, she passed away 2 years ago. We never knew anything about him. I am presently researching old newspaper archives and court documents trying to learn more about him. I just want people to know that no matter how many years go by, NEVER FORGET our military men and women. Its because of them we enjoy our freedom and live in the greatest country there is. I am so very proud of my heritage and I am so very proud to be an American and I have the utmost respect and admiration for our President and our military. God be with them all! Most sincerely, Deborah Poe Sellers - Anson County, North Carolina Can I add a name? He was my uncle, Earl Maddox, helicopter gunner, Vietnam, two tours. I miss him so to this day. Michele DENNIS MALLARD, WILLIE TURNER, NOVEMBER 13.1969. ROGER POWERS, NOVEMBER 20, 1969. I AM PROUD TO HAVE SERVED BESIDE THEM. 1ST BAT, 22ND INF. 4 TH DIV. GREGG WAHMAN I would to post a tribute to Capt. Gerald F. Deconto USN. Former shipmate and my Engineering Officer aboard USS Excel MSO-439. He was killed when flight 77 was crashed into the Pentagon. Gary Locke LTC WILLIAM TURNER K.I.A NORMANDY JUNE 1944. SIR, YOU WERE NEVER KNOWN TO ME EXCEPT BY THE HISTORY YOU MADE, TONY - LONDON ENGLAND In memory of William Stadler, served in Korea, a survivor of Porkchop Hill, and other friends who died there. Jack Stadler, US ARMY 1956-1965 A forgotten ordinary man. Please remember my father - Thomas Brodoski. He was an ordinary man by most standards and like so many before him did nothing extraordinary in the war in which he served...WWII. He was not a hero....saved no one that we are aware of...nor did he lead any great strikes against the enemy. But he was a hero in his own right and a hero to me because he answered the call. He performed his simple duties with grace, courage and dignity...characteristics that seem in short supply today. - Felicia I would like to honor the following: AB William T Johnson, Lucknow SC served in the WW2 Merchant Marine from 1942 to 1945. Born 1911-Died 1974; SGT Jason Eugene Crawford, US Army from Wilmington, NC Stationed Fort Drum NY US Marine Nicholas D Bliss currently with the Iwo Jima battle group; home: Florida. Semper-Fi to one serving and doing a Great job! William T. Johnson, Jr. My Son was killed Sept. 4, 2002. Served and was active Army. Specialist Christopher Jason Naro. He was 21 at the time. Please tell me what I can do to add him to this tribute of yours, would be such an honor for me, my Sons Dad and to my other two Sons. Thanks So Much ! Teala K. Naro Please add my uncle's name to this list of heros. Valentine M. Garcia was on a ship bound for Japan when it was sunk unknowingly by one of our subs. Valentine and almost everyone on board died at sea. Chris Gomez A tribute to my cuz and playmate killed in Battle of Bulge WW2 -- Sam Tate Fitts, age 19, from Nelson GA. Sue E Hahlen I would like to add my brother - Joseph L. Wolfgeher, Sgt. 716th Tank Bn - Missouri killed in action on Luzon - January 22, 1945. He is buried in Manila American Cemetery - a- 3-135 you have a very interesting site was glad to have seen it, thank you submitted by Paul Wolfgeher and family - Kansas City Missouri Paul Wolfgeher Korean vet Oct 52 thru Feb 54 with 1st Loudspeaker and Leaflet Company (psywar) Yes, I served ! During WWII, 40 months in the Pacific. HQ Btry 167 FA Bn 41st Inf Div. We were chosen to be reinforcements for the Phillipine Is. Our 1st ship was there when P. H. was attack. They were sent back, immediately ! We then defended the N. W. coast against attack. Next arrived in Australia as the 1st. American Infantry Division. We were with The Aussie, "Home Guard" & Aussie's in Pt. Morsby plus Naval & air Force, the only defensive forces at that time. After training, receiving more people, & supplies, took active action in New Guinea at Buna/Guna to recover lost territory, occupied by The Japanese. This action, started the breaking of enemy occupation, by landing to secure airstrips, from the enemy. Our Division & others took all of N. G. finally ending at Biak Island. Then landings in The Phillipine Islands accomplished the same result, till the formation of a HUGE Task Force to invade Japan, which I flew over leaving The P. I.'s. Having all that time overseas, I left The Pacific, & was separated from service, some weeks before The Atomic Bomb was dropped. Some of my comrades, never came back, so I salute them prayerfully, & those who also served, our country. Richard W. Kemp Sun City, AZ I would like to salute my relatives who have served, bled, or died in the service of this land: grt grt grt grandfather John W. Barton, 3rd Alabama Infantry (Reserve) CSA; grt grt grandfathers John Joseph Barton, 5th Alabama Infantry, twice WIA; J. L. Brooks, 27th Georgia Infantry, CSA; S. C. Cowan, 2nd Regiment Cavalry, Texas State Troops, CSA; Joseph Ralph (Mate) Conroy, Sr, 7th Illinois Infantry and 1st U.S. Cavalry Regiment, US Army; Joseph Ralph Conroy, Jr, 142nd Infantry regiment, 36th Division; B. Cowan, USMC, KIA on Iwo Jima; M. R. Conroy, 3rd Marine Division, WIA twice in Nam; Timothy Alan Conroy, USS Coral Sea, Viet Nam; Kelly Joe Conroy, USS Dealey/Waldron/Meredith; all my fellow Geronimo's from A 1/501 Infantry, 101 Airborne Division in 1969, and my fellow shipmates from USS Coral Sea, Viet Nam, 1965-67. Some of you were the very best, some were the very worse, but you all shone for a while while you went forth and did your duty. Thanks, Johnny Conroy 1st Sgt. Edward Smith was a great friend. He was like a second father to me. I think he was the best Marine. I will always remember the day he died in Iraq my dad Staff Sgt.Robert Gutierrez left for Iraq it was like angels told him to go save a great friend that got killed. EDWARD I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. God bless you and your family, Ashley Gutierrez Gerald F Deconto Mr Deconto was a good man and a very respected Naval officer. I was in engineering with MR DECONTO on board the USS EXCEL MSO 439 my heart was shattered to hear what happened to him at the Pentagon on 9/11 our prayers are with the family. My name is Jack Taylor. To my Dad - Robert Myers - USAAF - Mechanic on B-24's & B-25's - Remember when he was stationed at Tindle Field in Florida - miss you Pap. Also for my uncle Thomas Lucian (TL) Brittion. Served in New Guinea in WWII. Still hanging in there - love you Uncle Tom and for what you so and so many others provided - Freedom -- Britt I'm in tears from seeing this unending list of heros. May I honor my own 21 year old son, S/Sgt. Wayne C. Cyr, KIA in Vietnam 1968, my second son MSgt. Alvin Cyr who retired after 20 yrs in the Army, my father Cpl. Sewall C Steele who seved in france in WW1 who died years later at the age of 72. My cousin Berly Carter who died in WW11. My stepson Mark Maxheimer, Marine, who served in Desert Storm. My profound love in remembering all the fallen heroes. The survivors and our troops in Iraq. Just a mom who dearly misses Wayne. BEM Christopher S. Adlesperger, Lance Cpl, USMC, Our hero! Anthony Montoya Neil E. Wright (D108718, RM2, U.S. Navy, 1969-1980) Alejandro Romero (E5, U.S. Army [Infantry], 1990-1995) Jim Robinson (IC3, U.S. Navy, 1965-1969) Robert M. Burns (U.S. Army Air Corps, 15th Air Force, 5th Wing, 2nd Bomb Group (H), 49th Squadron.Italy WWII, 1943-1945) Larry Simms (U.S. Army Air Corps, 96th Service Sqd.5th Army Air Force 1943-1946) Alan Gravitt (SSG, 2nd How Btry 11th ACR, Republic of Vietnam) Vincent Inman (Sgt. USAF 1979-1985) John A. Buell (USAir Force (Ret) 1957-1968) Suzanne Congdon, (D11 28 37W, YN3, US Navy, 1970-1973) Gaylord Herman, (25th Div.LRRP, RSVN 67-68) Tom Walsh (6th Btln. 71st Arty. USARV service 1965-1968, RVN 1966 -1968) David Wright (USMC/USMCR 1967-1993 Viet Nam, 1969) Philip Wright (1Sgt, US Army/Army Reserve, 1965-present Viet Nam 1967-68) Wilfred Charbonneau (LTC Ret. US Army Korea and 101st Abn, 1969-70) Bruce Bell (1st Cavalry Div RVN 67-68) CD Jones (USAF Da Nang - 1971-72) Connie Hair [US Army Reserve 1990-1998 353rd PSYOP CO (RESEARCH & ANALYSIS)] Larry Kramer SSgt, US Air Force 1962-1966, Air Nat. Guard 1967-1969 Phan Rhang Vietnam Ruth E. Wright, E3, US Navy, 1973-1975 Greg Adams (US Army 1Lt and FO with the 196th Inf Bde Da Nang, Phu-Bai/Hue1970/71) Arthur Hines Sgt E-5 US Army Special Forces 1964-1970 Max Pierce (SP4, US Army, 1972-75) Robert Morefield (Chief Electronics Technician US Navy 1952 -1973) Richard D. Tarr, SGT, US ARMY (Radio Repairman, 1985-1998) Desert Storm 90-91 1st INF DIV (attached) Commander and Mrs. Trent C. Mulkern--United States Navy--1965-1989 SEMPER FIDELIS Cpl.Michael Heffernan "C" Co. First Battalion Fifth Marines First Marine Division 1969-70 SP/4 Gregory Payne D Company 4th Battalion 12th Infantry 199th Light Infantry Brigade APO 96279 U.S. Army, Vietnam Brian J. Marrota, US Navy GMG3 66-69 USS Corry DD817, Tonkin Gulf '68-69, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, District 13, Division 5, Flotilla 51, COOS BAY, OR, Oct 2001-present Brad North, USAF, Airman, 1975-1978 Please remember the fallen - but not forgotten